-Is Coach Barnes on the Hot Seat? I say yes but it's interesting to hear his views on the direction of the team. I'm told that he sat down for quite a while with The Voice and is happy with the progress. I'll post more later.
-Speaking of Men's Basketball: Ever wonder about the basketball recruits that didn't sign? The NBA Draft is this Thursday and it's likely that a recruit that Barnes and staff were hot and heavy after will be drafted in the 1st round. That'd be none other than Terrico White and from what I understand it was either us or Ole Miss. In recruiting you win some and you lose some.
-Joe not working out for the Hawks tomorrow. From what I'm told, the Hawks are just working the big men out tomorrow. Thought #1 - Still may be opportunity to at least getting an invite to summer league with the Hawks or another team. Thought #2 - The Hawks are drafting a big man with pick #24.
-Interesting Article about upstart (I like that word better than fledgling) UNC Charlotte - 1st and Way Long: http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2010/06/21/story6.html. What grabbed me and worth a mention: "Even that could prove tough. Judy Rose, the school’s athletic director, has had conversations with the Colonial Athletic Association about an affiliation for the team in football, with other sports remaining in the Atlantic 10. The Colonial is expanding to 12 schools over the next two years and seems inclined to stand pat. “We never rule anything out,” league spokesman Scott Meyer says. “Right now, we have no interest going beyond 12 in 2012.” I'll say it right now: They can have our spot. I'll give it to them today.
-College Football and the Video: A great link provided by one of the father's (big ups JML) of the football movement. This has been imperative to recruiting and spotlighting the football program and I think we have a good grasp of this at State. Highlighting Oregon: http://www.vimeo.com/9387016
-Georgia State isn't in NCAA 2011 - Newsflash for those expecting us on their video game set to be released July 13th. No FCS teams are on the console this year which is a big downer from this gamer.
-Men's Soccer has a new coach, familiar face: http://bit.ly/d84IGC. Say it with me: In State Recruiting...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Kickoff for South Alabama at 5pm
According to AL.com, we will kick off at 5pm EST at Ladd-Peebles stadium. Looking forward to this road trip down to L.A. (Lower Alabama for you young bucks).
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Jordan Demercy Officially Joins Men's Basketball
"Jordan DeMercy is a great addition to our program, and we are especially happy to welcome him back to Atlanta," said Barnes. "He gives us excellent size on the wing, and he's a very versatile talent. He can score, he can pass and he can really help us defensively."
My take: Can't say that I'm too happy with this one. I just hope he's a walk on because he'll have to sit out '10-11 and will be eligible '11-12.
My take: Can't say that I'm too happy with this one. I just hope he's a walk on because he'll have to sit out '10-11 and will be eligible '11-12.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday Quick Hitters
-Football season tickets nearing 2,000. Only 80 days to go...
-Men's basketball scrimmaged last night. Interested to see how the freshman did against our returning letter winners.
-Women's Basketball adds 5. Impressive size. I'm liking what I see so far out of our new women's boss.
http://www.georgiastatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=12700&atclid=204959533
-Lanard Copeland: "To this day Copeland remains one of, if not the greatest, Panthers to grace the hardwood." With respect to interviewer Jon Teitel, I'm not buying it. He's Top 10, but behind Rodney, Shenard, Thomas, Kevin and Nate.
Link: http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/jon-teitels-interview-series-georgia-states-lanard-copeland-168647
-Why is Coach Curry awesome (and an Atlanta Sports Hall of Famer)? He gets a mention by the Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Woo!
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWYDMkmeluo&feature=related
-Men's basketball scrimmaged last night. Interested to see how the freshman did against our returning letter winners.
-Women's Basketball adds 5. Impressive size. I'm liking what I see so far out of our new women's boss.
http://www.georgiastatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=12700&atclid=204959533
-Lanard Copeland: "To this day Copeland remains one of, if not the greatest, Panthers to grace the hardwood." With respect to interviewer Jon Teitel, I'm not buying it. He's Top 10, but behind Rodney, Shenard, Thomas, Kevin and Nate.
Link: http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/jon-teitels-interview-series-georgia-states-lanard-copeland-168647
-Why is Coach Curry awesome (and an Atlanta Sports Hall of Famer)? He gets a mention by the Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Woo!
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWYDMkmeluo&feature=related
Sunday, June 13, 2010
All 86 football players on campus
According to Coach Curry's Twitter page this morning:
Our team reports for summer school today! We will be 86 strong as we work to prepare for season one.Academics/conditioning will be required.
Basketball freshman are on campus as well as I know Harold Doby, Javonte Maynor, Devonta White, Rashaad Richardon were at the first team meeting last night.
Our team reports for summer school today! We will be 86 strong as we work to prepare for season one.Academics/conditioning will be required.
Basketball freshman are on campus as well as I know Harold Doby, Javonte Maynor, Devonta White, Rashaad Richardon were at the first team meeting last night.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Macon Telegraph Article on Georgia State fooball
Curry didn't say S Brandon Jones is a captain but I have a feeling he will be walking out to take the coin toss on Sept. 2nd.
“When there are times that I walk into meetings and think, ‘I’m tired, I don’t know if I have it today,’ I can look to Brandon Jones,” Curry said. “I know he’s going to motivate me, and when a team and coach respond to each other like that, it’s a special thing. When your players start to motivate you, you do start to speak to each other’s soul.
Jones on facing Alabama:
“It’s going to be very special. To play in Bryant-Denny Stadium? Right?” Jones said. “It will be something to live for. It gives me a chance to go against a very historic school and showcase my abilities. And with the team we’re going to have, everybody’s excited about that game. We want to see some big competition; that’s exactly what we want. We want to make a statement.”
Link: http://www.macon.com/2010/06/10/1156705/curry-panthers-ready-for-first.html
84 days and counting...
“When there are times that I walk into meetings and think, ‘I’m tired, I don’t know if I have it today,’ I can look to Brandon Jones,” Curry said. “I know he’s going to motivate me, and when a team and coach respond to each other like that, it’s a special thing. When your players start to motivate you, you do start to speak to each other’s soul.
Jones on facing Alabama:
“It’s going to be very special. To play in Bryant-Denny Stadium? Right?” Jones said. “It will be something to live for. It gives me a chance to go against a very historic school and showcase my abilities. And with the team we’re going to have, everybody’s excited about that game. We want to see some big competition; that’s exactly what we want. We want to make a statement.”
Link: http://www.macon.com/2010/06/10/1156705/curry-panthers-ready-for-first.html
84 days and counting...
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